The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Here’s one definition of science: it’s essentially an iterative process of building models with ever-greater explanatory power.

The government says in Parliament that there is no evidence to link death or disease ‘exclusively’ to air pollution. Should I still be concerned?

Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms in multiple diseases, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to chronic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. But why?

Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.

Increase in cases ‘linked to Ascot Vale’ leads health officials to warn the disease is ‘spreading geographically’

An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

In a historic move, The United States has for the first time in 30 years taken a big step towards redefining what constitutes "healthy" foods, removing items like white bread from the list, and adding nutritious options like eggs and salmon. The move has come amid concerns of a deluge…

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

In Uganda's Bundibugyo district, a strange disease known as Dinga Dinga, which means "shaking like dancing," has surfaced. It has left locals and medical experts unclear of what to do next. Women and girls are mainly affected by the disorder, which causes severe bodily tremors and makes walking almost impossible…